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French foundress now has “southwestern” look
You can see the new icon currently on display in the new Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Something tells me that Taos, New Mexico artist JK (Jan) Lamkin and Saint Mother Theodore Guerin would really hit it off. Jan is said to “combine artistic talent with an understanding of the land and to create glorious images drenched with emotion and color.” Both are great communicators, Jan using the medium of art and Mother Theodore that of words. Jan was...
New Log Cabin Chapel at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods to be dedicated and blessed on Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s feast day, Oct. 3
When Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and her five companions arrived late in the day on Oct. 22, 1840, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, history was in the making. On Wednesday, Oct. 3, which is Saint Mother Theodore’s feast day, history will be brought to life once again on the already-historic motherhouse grounds. A new Log Cabin Chapel, a replica of the one visited by the sisters who arrived from France, will be dedicated and blessed by the Sisters of Providence at 1:30...
Welcome Providence Associate candidates of 2014
A new band of Providence Associate candidates started their year-long process of sharing and discerning on Oct. 11, 2014. 32 women and two men have begun the journey toward a deeper relationship with the Sisters of Providence. Each will journey one-on-one with a companion, either a Sister of Providence or a Providence Associate, over the next year. Candidate Cathy Allen and her companion Sister Rita Clare Gerardot join in song during Mass. Companions join in blessing the new candidate-associates during...
From darkness to the promise of new life in Easter
...through this pain new growth and a new beginning will be on the horizon. It cannot be seen or felt at this time, but it will happen. This story is a version of Christ’s suffering and death more than 2,000 years ago, only we are watching it unfold in the 21st century. As this couple drove away from the home they have known, I prayed that they would experience a Resurrection within their lives. That’s the beauty of this Easter...
Sister Mary Eymard Campeggio
...in Indianapolis, at Providence Retirement Home in New Albany and at the priests’ house here at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. In Illinois she served at Providence High School in Chicago and Marywood in Evanston. And in Massachusetts she served at St. Rose in Chelsea. Beginning her retirement in September 1987, she continued at Providence Retirement Home in New Albany, Ind., doing community service and serving as sacristan. Sister Mary Eymard returned to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in June of 2000 and became part of...
Resting on holy ground: new cremains burial options at the Woods
...mother of deceased Providence Associate and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College alumna, Heather Tetzlaff Smith. Besides her other connections to the Woods, she was very vocal about her deep devotion to Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and to the workings of God’s Providence in her life. Her mother asked if Heather might be buried at Saint Mary’s, which Heather, as do many others, regarded as “holy ground.” That seed has blossomed into a new outreach ministry for the Sisters of Providence. We will...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees
...ministries include: * West Terre Haute, Ind.: Teacher, St. Leonard (1964-65), * Newburgh, Ind.: Teacher, St. John (1965-67), * Evansville, Ind.: Teacher, Sacred Heart (1967-68), * Newburgh, Ind.: Teacher/Principal, St. John (1968-74), * Chicago: Director of Postulants, Maternity BVM, Sisters of Providence (1975-82), * Indianapolis: Director of Postulants, St. Joan of Arc, Sisters of Providence (1982-83), * Chicago: Co-Provincial, St. Joseph Province (1983-87), * Boonville, Ind.: Pastoral Associate/Director of Religious Education, St. Clement Parish (1987-91), * Saint Mary-of-the-Woods: General Council,...
Sister Jeanette (Margaret Therese) Flaherty
...us knew she was Sister Jeanette, but few knew her heart. If you were among those who did, you know that she had a sweet spirit and a tender heart. “Whether you knew Sister Jeanette intimately or not, you knew she had a passion for justice in all its forms — a passion that was present in her as early as her high school days where she was already taking part in various justice activities. “Sister Jeanette had a deep...
Sisters of Providence welcome new postulant
...which became official in late September. “I knew in my heart that this was it,” Leslie said. “I now feel at peace.” Director of Postulants Sister Marsha Speth, SP, will help coordinate Leslie’s new schedule and ministry. “Leslie will learn everything she can about our Congregation and that includes learning about community practices, traditions and ministries,” Sister Marsha said. After a year in the postulancy, Leslie will be eligible to enter into the first year of the novitiate. At that...
Sister Alice Walsh (formerly Sister Julia Therese)
“That is why I am telling you not to worry about your life and what you are to eat nor your body and how you are to clothe it.” —– Matthew 6:25-26 “So Jesus went round all the towns and villages teaching in their synagogues announcing the good news of the kingdom.” —– Matthew 9:35 Those of us who knew Sister Alice well will understand why I chose these passages from scripture. As I continue, they will become self-evident. It...
‘We’re all grateful for your CONNECTION’
...is being a good parent. Many of you are serving as liturgical ministers. One of you is studying to be a monk. One of you is already ordained. Several of you are working on master’s degrees. Many of you are in volunteer work, one to special needs children. Others serve in food pantries. One of you has been volunteering in Kenya. What does it ask? Providence Associate Lorraine Kirker with new Providence Associate Connie Bauer What does this new relationship,...
Sister Rosemary Eyler (formerly Sister Mary Luke)
...contribution to parish pitch ins would ALWAYS be a peach pie, purchased on the way to the event. Then there was the pastor who purchased a brand new stove for her when she arrived at her new mission. Little did he suspect that the only thing Rosemary used the stove for was to store the dog food! Margy, Rosemary’s older sister, had some family tales to share. She recalled that one Christmas all the girls received dolls, while Tommy got...